A cancer diagnosis always sounds unexpected. It is clear that if a woman came for an examination at a hospital that specializes in oncological diseases, then she is afraid that she will be diagnosed with that very terrible disease, but until the last she hopes that her suspicions are not true. But on the other hand, it's good if the cancer is found at an early stage, at a time when it can still be cured.
In order not to miss the onset of the disease, you need to know the signs of uterine cancer and regularly, at least once a year, visit a gynecologist. If you do not pay attention to any symptoms, the doctor will definitely notice even the slightest changes, and your story about the deterioration in well-being can become the starting point for further examination. In addition, if there is even a slight suspicion, a diagnosis of cervical cancer will be carried out.
But do not panic if you have been given this terrible diagnosis. According to statistics, in 70% of cases, the tumor spreads only through the body of the uterus, therefore, with timelyand with adequate treatment, it can be eliminated. The main thing is to pay attention to the first signs of uterine cancer and immediately consult a competent doctor.
Thus, spotting is considered the most obvious symptom. Even if you have had a slight bleeding, it is better to play it safe and visit your gynecologist. In addition, the signs include more abundant mucous discharge and pain in the lower abdomen. At the same time, the disease in the early stages usually does not affect general well-being, therefore, in women who ignored these signs of uterine cancer and did not go to the doctor in a timely manner, the disease may be detected too late. The most paradoxical thing in this situation is that many people know about these symptoms, understand what it threatens, but they are afraid to go to the gynecologist for an examination, they don’t want to hear a terrible diagnosis.
Also, all women should know that after the age of 40, the risk increases. Only 5% of cases of detection of the disease occur under the age of 40. But 75% of women who have tumors in the uterus were over 50 years old. In addition to age, weight is also a risk factor: the more extra pounds, the higher the likelihood of getting cancer. In addition, endocrine diseases and long-term use of estrogens pose a danger. If you fall into a risk group, then do not neglect the annual examinations with a doctor. Moreover, it is better to visit it at least 2 times a year. This will help to identify the disease at the 1st or 2nd stage, when only the body of the uterus and, possibly, its cervix is affected.
In no case do not listen to those who offer alternative cancer treatment - all folk methods cannot stop the growth of malignant cells or prevent the appearance of new metastases. Trying to defeat the disease with decoctions and spells, you will only achieve the progression of the disease and can bring it to the stage where even the best specialists will be powerless. That is why even minor, in your opinion, signs of uterine cancer should alert. Be sure to see a doctor, do not be afraid that your suspicions will seem ridiculous to him. After all, uterine cancer is the 4th most common among all cancers in women.
